The Alchemist Part 2 pages 33-40

Why did Santiago stay with the job at the crystal shop even though the old man was a grouch?

• He had no other job options.

• He wanted to learn about crystal making.

• He needed money to buy his own shop.

• He liked the old man because he was fair.

What is the principal of favorability?

• A force wants us to realize our Personal Legends, and beginner's luck gives us a hint of what success might feel like

• The belief that hard work always pays off.

• The notion that luck is the most important factor in success.

• The concept that only the strong survive.

What religion is the merchant?

• Christian

• Muslim

• Jewish

• Hindu

Why do you think the merchant only wanted to dream of his dreams, but not accomplish them?

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What did Santiago learn about life in his time with the merchant?

• That life is full of hardships.

• That dreams are not worth pursuing.

• That everyone has their own path to follow.

• That money is the most important thing.

At this point in the novel, how long has Santiago been in Africa?

• One month

• Six months

• One year

• Two years

Read the quote below and explain its meaning.

"I am proud of you," he said. "You brought a new feeling into m y

crystal shop. But you know that I 'm not going to go to Mecca. Just as

you know that you're not going to buy your sheep."

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What did Santiago realize about his Personal Legend while working at the crystal shop?

• That it was impossible to achieve.

• That it was worth pursuing despite the challenges.

• That it was not as important as he thought.

• That he should give up on it.

How did the merchant feel about Santiago's ideas to improve the shop?

• He was excited and supportive.

• He was indifferent and uninterested.

• He was skeptical but willing to try.

• He was completely against them.

What was one of the main reasons Santiago decided to leave the crystal shop?

• He had saved enough money to continue his journey.

• He was tired of working for the merchant.

• He wanted to start his own crystal shop.

• He missed his family back home.